
Ottawa’s divergent hiring outlook
Despite the high number of organizations forced to lay off employees, an even higher proportion say they plan to hire new staff
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Ottawa’s divergent hiring outlook
Despite the high number of organizations forced to lay off employees, an even higher proportion say they plan to hire new staff

Philanthropy in Ottawa: Board members step up for Bruyère Foundation
Shortly after joining the Bruyère Foundation’s board, Colonnade BridgePort’s Mark White witnessed the organization’s impact first-hand.

Bridgehead presses pause on T.O. expansion plans as in-store sales plummet during pandemic
Ottawa coffee retailer is still going ahead with plans to unveil its first kiosk inside a Farm Boy store later this month at the grocer’s

Canopy Growth reports Q2 loss, but is optimistic about future amid Joe Biden win
Smiths Falls firm believes legalization initiatives passed in Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota will be good for business and the cannabis culture

Ottawa’s Willis College eyes Prairie expansion under new CEO
Private college expects to open two new campuses in Manitoba and Alberta next year and beef up its online offerings as more students turn to

Porter pushes back restart until February as pandemic continues to batter airline industry
Toronto-based carrier blamed the latest deferral on a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and ongoing travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.

The big pivot: What is the future of charitable events?
Trusted relationships, innovation and fearlessness have helped many nonprofits turn a crisis into opportunity

Ottawa-based firm reels in $182M deal with Royal Canadian Navy
Contract is for six years plus an option for six more.

Lawyer Hugues Boisvert jumps into learn-to-swim industry – feet first
Kids Can Swim Canada launches first facility in Kanata with plans to open three more locations in Ottawa

Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment rate falls to 8.1% in October as labour force shrinks
Region’s economy shed some 2,700 net jobs last month, Statistics Canada says.
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